Pesto Grilled Cheese
A nostalgic and gourmet twist on the classic grilled cheese sandwich, enhanced with pesto and melty cheese.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 1 sandwich 1x
- Category: Sandwich
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 slices of bread
- 2 slices of cheese (e.g., mozzarella, cheddar)
- 2 tablespoons pesto
- Butter (for grilling)
Instructions
- Spread pesto on one side of each slice of bread.
- Place the cheese slices between the uncoated sides of the bread.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and add a pat of butter.
- Place the sandwich in the skillet and cook until golden brown on both sides and the cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove from heat, slice, and serve.
Notes
For an elevated version, use hearty artisan bread. Mix and match cheeses for depth of flavor. Add veggies like tomato or spinach for freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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